2 weeks ago

Mumbai BMC Mandates MDCTS Registration for Construction Waste Projects

Mumbai’s civic authority has created stricter rules for construction waste.

Builders and waste transporters must register their projects and vehicles on a tracking system.

They have 15 days to complete the registration.

Waste vehicles must also use an active tracking device.

Construction waste must be separated and taken only to approved facilities.

Vehicles must be covered so debris and dust do not spill onto roads.

A missing registration or tracking system can lead to a ₹25,000 fine for each violation.

The rules are meant to help control the large amount of construction waste produced in Mumbai.

Key facts

Registration deadline: Projects and waste-carrying vehicles must be registered on MDCTS within 15 days.
Vehicle requirement: Vehicles transporting construction and demolition waste or excavation material must have active VTMS.
Violation fine: Vehicles lacking valid MDCTS registration or approved VTMS may incur a ₹25,000 fine for each violation.
Waste volume: Mumbai generates nearly 8,500 metric tonnes of construction and demolition waste every day.
Covered projects: The rules apply to private, government, semi-government and infrastructure projects.
Transport controls: Waste must be carried by registered, authorised transporters to authorised processing, recycling, unloading or backfilling facilities.
Additional enforcement: The BMC may pursue stop-work orders, suspension of permissions, bank guarantee action and other legal measures for illegal dumping or unauthorised transportation.

freepressjournal.in · 2 weeks ago